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With 2011 ending on a strong note for new home construction projects, the industry is sitting up and looking forward to the promise of 2012. The housing starts and building permit figures for December were slightly lower than industry projections, but year over year comparisons still saw a considerable upward swing. Continue reading →

Following up on an investigation of reckless and cavalier handling of foreclosure procedures by several lenders, federal and state officials are negotiating a settlement package with five major banks. Continue reading →

An unplanned upshot of the current housing crisis is the total revitalization seen in the rental market. With slumping prices, tightening in financing options and unprecedented foreclosure numbers, more and more people are turning to the rental market for alternatives. Continue reading →

At a time when home sale numbers are dismal and foreclosures rule the day, the rental property market is faring much better than the housing market in general. And herein, economists believe, lays the key to a recovery for the housing market. Continue reading →

A recent CNN Money report on zip codes worst hit by foreclosures in 2011 presents an interesting departure from expected figures. In recent years, the list has been dominated by neighborhoods in auto industry victim cities like Detroit, Indianapolis and Cleveland, comprising 25 percent of the total 100 spots. The recent housing collapse has claimed a whole different geography. Continue reading →

With the housing market and foreclosures taking center stage in today’s economy, it comes as no surprise that President Obama has chosen to scrutinize the mortgage crisis in his 2012 agenda. Here is an overview. Continue reading →

In the third quarter of 2011, foreclosure home sales as a percentage of total residential sales stood at 20%. While this is admittedly a considerable drop from figures seen in 2010, real estate pundits are not ready to begin rejoicing yet. Continue reading →

Considering its many attractions, the Indianapolis housing market hasn’t kept pace with the city’s overall growth. In fact, growth has been negligent since way back in 2006. But things are looking up thanks to the Super Bowl. Continue reading →

From time to time most rental property landlords must contend with non-payers, property damage, tenant crime, and a whole host of other undesirable behaviors. And now there is a new scam in town – the dreaded tax return scam. Continue reading →

When you’re an investment property landlord, there are times when it makes sense to work with a new tenant who is attempting to negotiate a lower rental rate. That said, there are also times when you should not do this. Here is an overview of the do’s and don’ts. Continue reading →